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Area context
The start of the Makara Walkway, with Mana Island in background. Published in DOC's Mākara Walkway guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Megan Martin / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Wellington Walking track
Mākara Walkway
Distance
7 km loop
Walking time
Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7 km loop
Walking time: Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Otago Walking track
Makarora Bush Walk
Distance
700 m loop
Walking time
15 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 700 m loop
Walking time: 15 min
Track grade: Easiest
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Otago Walking track
Makarora Track
Distance
10.5 km from the road bridge one way
Walking time
7 hr one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 10.5 km from the road bridge one way
Walking time: 7 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Forest on Maketawa Hut Track. Published in DOC's Maketawa Hut Circuit guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Bev Bacon / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Taranaki Walking track
Maketawa Hut Circuit
Distance
6.5 km loop
Walking time
3 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6.5 km loop
Walking time: 3 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Hawke's Bay Walking track
Mākino River access
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: Not specified in the checked DOC directory
Track grade: Advanced; Expert
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Hawke's Bay Walking track
Makino Track (Makahu Road to Makino Hut)
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
2-3 hrs
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2-3 hrs
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
West Coast Walking track
Mananui Tramline (Māhinapua Walkway)
Distance
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Walking time
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Chatham Islands Walking track
Manauea/Ocean Mail Scenic Reserve Walk
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
10 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 10 min
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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A backpack carried outdoors; location unverified. This is not a retailer or current-stock photograph. Not a verified photograph of the place or itinerary in this guide.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Manawatu Gorge Track
Distance
11.2 km one way
Walking time
3 - 5 hr one way
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 11.2 km one way
Walking time: 3 - 5 hr one way
Track grade: Easy to intermediate walking track
Article checked 2026-09-26. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Wellington Walking track
Mangahao Makahika Track
Distance
13 km one way
Walking time
6 - 7 hrs going south, 7- 8 hrs going north
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 13 km one way
Walking time: 6 - 7 hrs going south, 7- 8 hrs going north
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Wellington Walking track
Mangahao Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
6-7 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 6-7 hr
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Mangakara Nature Walk
Distance
1.5 km loop
Walking time
1 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.5 km loop
Walking time: 1 hr
Track grade: Easiest
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Gisborne Walking track
Mangakawa Track
Distance
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Walking time
2 hr 30 min
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 2 hr 30 min
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Inside Mangamate Hut. Published in DOC's Mangamate Loop Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Neil Hutton / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Gisborne Walking track
Mangamate Loop Track
Distance
34.3 km loop
Walking time
3 days
Grade group
Not confirmed
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 34.3 km loop
Walking time: 3 days
Track grade: Intermediate; Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Northland Walking track
Mangamuka Track
Distance
19 km one way
Walking time
See route notes
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 19 km one way
Walking time: 10-12 hr (allow extra time, may take much longer in poor track and weather conditions)
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Illustrative
General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Taranaki Walking track
Manganui Gorge Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
20 min one way to bridge and further 5-10 min to ski field
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 20 min one way to bridge and further 5-10 min to ski field
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Gisborne Walking track
Manganuku Track
Distance
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Walking time
3-4 hr one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 3-4 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Mangaone Caves track. Published in DOC's Mangaone Caves Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Gisborne Walking track
Mangaone Caves Track
Distance
582 m one way
Walking time
25 min one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 582 m one way
Walking time: 25 min one way
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Illustrative
General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Wellington Walking track
Mangaone Walkway
Distance
6 km one way
Walking time
3 hr one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6 km one way
Walking time: 3 hr one way
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Illustrative
General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Mangaotaki Walk
Distance
800 m loop
Walking time
30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 800 m loop
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Track at Mangapohue Natural Bridge. Published in DOC's Mangapohue Natural Bridge Walk guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: itravelNZ® / CC BY 2.0 / Details
Waikato Walking track
Mangapohue Natural Bridge Walk
Distance
700 m return via same track
Walking time
20 min (DOC panel; no direction qualifier)
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 700 m return via same track
Walking time: 20 min (DOC panel; no direction qualifier)
Track grade: Easy short walk
Article checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Gisborne Walking track
Mangapumarumaru Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
3 - 4 hr one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 3 - 4 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Manawatu-Whanganui Walking track
Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track
Distance
35.5 | 40 km one way
Walking time
2 - 3 days
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 35.5 | 40 km one way
Walking time: 2 - 3 days
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Mangatoa Track
Distance
16 km return via same track
Walking time
8 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 16 km return via same track
Walking time: 8 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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